--- title: Best Data Protection posts of 2025 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Data Protection posts of 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/data-protection/best-of/2025 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/data-protection/best-of/2025 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Data Protection posts of 2025 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Data Protection posts of 2025, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Data Protection — 2025 1. 1 [](/posts/wiz-research-uncovers-exposed-deepseek-database-leaking-sensitive-information-5ptabx5vr "Wiz Research Uncovers Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information") Article Collections · 2y Wiz Research Uncovers Exposed DeepSeek Database Leaking Sensitive Information Chinese AI startup DeepSeek faced criticism after a major data breach exposed over one million records due to an unsecured ClickHouse database. The breach, discovered by Wiz, revealed sensitive information like user chat histories and API keys. The incident has raised significant global and regulatory concerns about the privacy policies and security measures of AI startups, especially with potential state access in China. The exposure highlighted the critical need for robust cybersecurity practices as AI adoption grows. 238 25 2. 2 [](/posts/postman-is-logging-all-your-secrets-and-environment-variables-0rzc8mjia "Postman is logging all your secrets and environment variables") Article Lobsters · 1y Postman is logging all your secrets and environment variables Postman has been found to log secret strings and environment variables, compromising user privacy. Despite claims of protecting sensitive data, the app sends unmasked variables to its servers, posing risks especially for healthcare applications. Users are advised to block Postman's analytics endpoints to prevent data leakage. 168 34 3. 3 [](/posts/young-people-are-outsmarting-period-tracking-apps-vdqslxqvy "Young people are outsmarting period tracking apps") Article Mozilla · 1y Young people are outsmarting period tracking apps Young women are adapting their use of period tracking apps in response to privacy concerns following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. While many users deleted apps due to fears of reproductive surveillance and data misuse, others switched to privacy-focused alternatives or developed workarounds like using notes apps or paper diaries. The article explores how cycle tracking apps collect and monetize sensitive health data, the varying privacy standards across different apps, and how marginalized communities are particularly vulnerable to surveillance. Despite privacy risks, many users continue finding these apps valuable for understanding their bodies and managing health conditions. 35 6 4. 4 [](/posts/microsoft-illegally-tracked-students-via-365-education-2flapmata "Microsoft 'illegally' tracked students via 365 Education") Article The Register · 52w Microsoft 'illegally' tracked students via 365 Education Austria's data protection authority ruled that Microsoft illegally tracked students through its 365 Education platform and violated GDPR by failing to provide complete information about data processing. Microsoft attempted to shift GDPR compliance responsibility to schools and education authorities, who lacked control over student data. When a complainant requested access to their data, Microsoft redirected them to their school, which couldn't provide complete information. The authority ordered Microsoft to disclose full details about data transmission, explain vague terms like 'business modelling,' and reveal any third-party data transfers. 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